Recap

After Bryce Harper collected his third hit with a double to lead off the ninth inning, J.J. Putz (0-2) appeared to settle down by striking out the next two hitters. Desmond promptly followed and deposited Putz's offering into the seats in left center for his third homer of the season.

Steve Lombardozzi and Harper had RBI doubles and Wilson Ramos added an RBI infield single for the Nationals, who had mustered just seven runs during their five-game skid.

Henry Rodriguez (1-1) was credited with the win after striking out two in one scoreless inning.

Justin Upton homered and scored twice and Miguel Montero had three hits for the Diamondbacks, who saw their three-game winning streak come to an end.

With Washington nursing a 3-2 lead, Paul Goldschmidt leveled the contest by plating Upton with an RBI double to right field in the sixth inning. Ryan Roberts promptly followed with a single to left off starter Edwin Jackson to score Goldschmidt and reclaim the lead for Arizona.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Harper entered the game with just two hits in nine career at-bats. ... Arizona left-hander Wade Miley was named the National League Rookie of the Month for April on Wednesday. Miley posted a 3-0 mark and a 1.29 ERA in 21 innings. ... Diamondbacks second baseman Aaron Hill, who went 1-for-4, reached base for the 19th straight game. ... Washington outfielder Mark DeRosa's MRI confirmed an oblique strain.

Activities offered by advertising links to other sites may be deemed an illegal activity in certain jurisdictions. Viewers are specifically warned that they should inquire into the legality of participating in any games and/or activities offered by such other sites. The owner of this website assumes no responsibility for the actions by and makes no representation or endorsement of any of these games and/or activities offered by the advertiser. As a condition of viewing this website viewers agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from the viewer’s participation in any of the games and/or activities offered by the advertiser.